San Antonio Senators honor Wounded Warriors

State Senators honored injured veterans Wednesday in a ceremony that included six Wounded Warriors visiting lawmakers on the Senate floor.

Marine Lt. Cpl. Ivan Sears of San Antonio, Army Reserves Sgt. Paul Roberts of Austin, Marine S. Sgt. Mark Juarez of Floresville, Air Force S. Sgt.Tracie M. Harris, Army Cpl. Jerry Hamilton of South Dakota and Army Spc. Cody Miller of Mississippi were the warriors honored. The ceremony was led by Leticia Van de Putte of San Antonio, who chairs the Veterans Affairs and Military Installations Committee.

“Getting to meet, work with, and recognize brave warriors like these six service members is a privilege,” said Van de Putte, D-San Antonio. “It’s always an honor to fight for those who fought for us.”

Freshman state Sen. Donna Campbell, R-New Braunfels, a member of the Veterans Affairs and Military Installations Committee, and state Sen. Carlos Uresti, D-San Antonio, were among lawmakers visiting with the veterans.